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Summary Selenium is an essential trace element involved in numerous physiological processes, including antioxidant defence, regulation of thyroid hormone metabolism, immune function, and reproductive health. The aim of this scientific opinion was to assess dietary selenium intake in the adult population of the Republic of Croatia and to evaluate ...
Ivona Sučić +6 more
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Protein quality analysis of F2 maize kernels [PDF]
Protein quality of standard maize kernels is poor, due to the low levels of two essential aminoacids - lysine and tryptophan. The opaque2 mutation which increases lysine and tryptophan content also confers an undesirable phenotype leading to low yields ...
Kostadinović Marija +3 more
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Application of alternative methods of crop protection in sustainable agriculture [PDF]
Environmental problems such as global warming, pollution, and the decline of plant species biodiversity are leading to new social trends and discussions.
Tabaković Marijenka +6 more
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Yield of different pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima Duch.) populations in an organic production system [PDF]
The yield components of pumpkin seeds and fruits were examined in Stara Pazova in period 2016-2017. Different pumpkin populations were enrolled in the study, grown at following locations in Serbia: Šabac, Šumadija and Negotin.
Poštić Dobrivoj +6 more
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Summary Lead is a ubiquitous environmental contaminant that occurs naturally and, to a greater extent, from anthropogenic activities. People are exposed to lead through food, water, air, soil and dust. Food is the major source of exposure for the adult population.
Vlatka Buzjak Služek +5 more
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Laura: Soybean variety lacking Kunitz trypsin inhibitor [PDF]
Grain of conventional soybean varieties requires heat processing to break down trypsin inhibitor's activity before using as food or animal feed. At the same time, protein denaturation and other qualitative changes occur in soybean grain, especially if ...
Srebrić Mirjana +3 more
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Summary Acrylamide is a natural by‐product of the reaction that occurs during the baking or frying food at temperatures above 120°C in industry and in households. The main mechanism of acrylamide formation in food is the Maillard reaction, in which the free amino acid asparagine, which is found in many types of cereals and potatoes, reacts with ...
Danijela Stražanac +6 more
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Grain yield and yield components of commercial ZP maize hybrids from different maturity groups [PDF]
Maize breeding program in the Maize Research Institute 'Zemun Polje' is continuously working to create hybrids with higher genetic potential and greater adaptability.
Čamdžija Zoran +5 more
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Summary Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a secondary metabolite primarily produced by moulds of the genera Aspergillus and Penicillium. It is most commonly found in foods of plant origin, such as cereals, wine, coffee, spices and various types of fruits and vegetables, green tea, pistachios, figs, raisins, grapes, wine and chestnuts, as well as beer, coffee ...
Sanja Miloš +5 more
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Summary Ochratoxin A (OTA) is the most toxic representative in the group of nephrotoxic mycotoxins, ochratoxins. OTA was first isolated in 1965 as a stable secondary metabolite of A. ochraceus. Penicillia and aspergilli most often synthesize OTA on cereals (wheat, corn, barley, rye, rice), nuts, raw fruits and vegetables, plant origin foods (wine ...
Sanja Miloš +5 more
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